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  • Roomba for Mom

    "Sure is nice to see my tax dollars bailing out people who refuse to live within their means, or speculating on houses or buying gigantic cars, then getting mad because the government didn't send them a big enough stimulus check. And with obesity in the US, doesn't look like anyone is starving. So, I bought my mom a Roomba for Mother's Day, you know, with my debit card and money I actually own, and put the rest in certificates of deposit. "

    Bill
    Oakland, ca

    4th Jul 2008 in Gifts & Donations | Discuss (3035) |

  • Burning My Stimulus Check

    "I sacrificed my check to a gesture of political indignation. It made me feel better, is why."

    Henning KO, 27, Freelance Animator
    Brooklyn, NY

    4th Jul 2008 in Gifts & Donations, Video, Weird, Other | Discuss (33) |

  • Stimulus Check: The Love Letter

    "Dear Stimulus Check, I will miss you. I held you in my hands for a total of a day. That is, before the mean evil dentist sensed you sitting in my purse. She insisted I hand you over to her in the full amount. I intended to spend you on shoes and booze. Ah well. Love, Laurne"

    Lauren Bojangles, 26, Marketing Manager
    Los Angeles, CA

    4th Jul 2008 in Health & Medical | Discuss (0) |

  • Yo ho, it's a pirate's life for me!

    "We're getting married! The money came just in time to pay the balance of the wedding ceremony! (on a pirate ship)"

    Redneck Ophelia
    Sarasota, FL

    4th Jul 2008 in Recreation & Events, Travel & Vacation | Discuss (1) |

  • Monterey Bay Honeymoon

    "I'm finally getting married to my girlfriend of 10 years. For the honeymoon we're driving up the Pacific Coast Highway and staying at a beach cottage in Monterey for a week. "

    J B, 37, Design/Flexo Plates
    Phoenix, AZ

    4th Jul 2008 in Travel & Vacation | Discuss (1) |

  • Down on luck

    "Well, I was laid off from my job about a week before the check arrived. While I am very grateful the check came when it did, I ended up paying the monthly bills until my unemployment kicked in. Oh well for paying off the credit card as planned..."

    Helen
    Minneapolis, MN

    4th Jul 2008 in Rent/Mortgage | Discuss (0) |

  • Small, gas-sipping car

    "We bought a smaller car (Scion xD) to help save money on gas. I can already tell the difference in our budget."

    Jennifer, 36, Advertising
    Fayetteville, Arkansas

    4th Jul 2008 in Vehicle & Gas | Discuss (0) |

  • Economy+Gas=Shark!!!!

    "Well i used the money to fix my mini van,but then i didn't have enough money to put gas in it!Economy+Gas=SHARK!!! Thanks G.W."

    Quincy, 38, laid off for life
    small town in, texas

    4th Jul 2008 in Vehicle & Gas | Discuss (0) |

  • New hearing aids

    "I just got my check and it's going straight to my wonderful, loving aunt who let me borrow some money for new hearing aids. I wear two hearing aids and one of them was held together with super glue so it was time for a new pair. But they lasted me 11 years so hopefully I won't have to buy another pair for a very long time. Thanks, auntie! "

    Ellie, 32, chef
    Queens , ny

    4th Jul 2008 in Health & Medical | Discuss (0) |

  • it was gone just as fast as it came

    "I don't even know what I spent it on. I deposited the check in to my checking account, then it was gone! Es espaņol: un poco de todo. I am pretty sure I stimulated the economy though."

    gabrielle, 25, advertising
    denver, CO

    4th Jul 2008 in Other | Discuss (3) |
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